Raw Data: Fantasy Occupations
While working on a software project, I needed a decent list of occupations for non-player characters in a fantasy setting. After searching around, I discovered most of the lists available are relatively sparse. Most are quite focused on playable options rather than common careers. Other lists are condensed with only gross categories.
Finally, I just set about combining a variety of sources. The raw list contains over 200 occupations. The list contains numerous synonyms for the the same job. The list also contains a number of titles and fantasy rpg class names.
Before I consolidate it for my needs, I decided to publish the unedited list to save others the same work. Here’s a sampling of the data. The raw file and table differ slightly.
| Raw Fantasy/Medieval Occupations and Titles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Actor Advocate Alchemist Animal Handler Apothecary Architect Archer Aristocrat Armorer Artisan Artist Astrologer Baker Banker Barbarian Barber Bard Barkeep Barmaid Beekeeper Beer Seller Beggar Blacksmith Boatman Boatswain Bookbinder Bookseller Bowman Bowyer Brewer Brothel Keeper Buckle Maker Builder Butcher Caravan Leader Carpenter Cartographer Chandler Charioteer Chatelaine Chef Chieftain Chirurgeon Clergy Clerk Clock Maker Cloth Worker Commander Concubine Cook Cooper Copyist Counselor Courtesan Courtier Cowherd |
Crossbowman Cutler Daimyo Dairymaid Diplomat Distiller Diver Diviner Domestic Servant Emperor/Empress Eunuch Explorer Farmer Fighter Fisherman Fishmonger Fletcher Footman Forester Freighter Furrier Galley Slave Gambler Gardener Geisha Gladiator Glove Maker Groom Guild Master Harness Maker Hat Maker Hay Merchant Healer Hearthwitch Herald Herbalist Herder Hermit Highwayman Hunter Illuminator Innkeeper Interpreter Inventor Jailer Jester Jeweler Jongleur Judge King Knight Laborer Lady Lady in Waiting Leather Worker Limner |
Locksmith Lord Maidservant Majordomo Man at Arms Mason Masseur Mercer Merchant Messenger Midwife Miller Miner Minstrel Monk Mortician Mourner Navigator Necromancer Noble Nun Nurse Page Painter Pariah Pastry Cook Peasant Perfumer Philosopher Physician Pigkeeper Pilgrim Plasterer Potter Priest/ess Prince/ss Professor Purse Maker Quartermaster Queen Ranger Ratcatcher Rigger Ronin Roofer Rope Maker Royal Adviser Rug Maker Ruler Sailor Samurai Scabbard Maker Scribe Sculptor Saddler |
Scavenger Scholar Scrivener Servant Shaman Shepherd Ship’s Captain Ship’s Mate Shipwright Shoemaker Silversmith Slave Slaver Smith Soldier Sorcerer/Sorceress Spice Merchant Squire Stable Hand Storyteller Steward Street Kid Surveyor Swineherd Swordsman Sycophant Tailor Tanner Tavern Keeper Tax Collector Teamster Thatcher Thief Tinker Torturer Town Crier Trader Trapper Vendor Vermin Catcher Village Chief Vintner Viking Warlock Warrior Water Carrier Weaponsmith Weaver Wet Nurse Wine Seller Witch Wizard Woodcarver Woodcutter Wood Seller |
Feel free to add anything I’ve overlooked.
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